Loophole lets multi-millionaire paedophile avoid compensation

Former Bega Cheese boss and convicted paedophile Maurice Van Ryn has so far been able to keep from paying compensation to the victims of his crimes, but A Current Affair has taken them a step closer to justice.

Van Ryn, who was known as "The Big Cheese" before he was jailed until at leasdt 2028, has been sued by a number of his victims for damages.

However, victims advocate Howard Brown said the multi-millionaire had squirrelled his money away into superannuation funds, which effectively kept it buried away from any court orders.

"I don't think Van Ryn quite understands that he is further confirming that his prospects of rehabilitation are virtually zero."

Mr Brown, who is leading the charge on behalf of nine victims seeking justice, set up a Change.org petition lobbying the federal government to close a loophole in legislation which makes it impossible to force a losing party to stump up their super following a civil court matter.

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Bravehearts CEO Hetty Johnston said Van Ryn's actions were about power and control.

"He's enjoying his little wins along the way," she said.

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"He enjoyed it when he wasn't getting caught, then when he did get caught he's now enjoying the cat and mouse game with 'where's my money?'"

However, A Current Affair was able to place the victims' petition before Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer, the minister responsible for superannuation.

Her response will hopefully give some hope to victims.

Revenue Minister Kelly O'Dwyer will review the law. ()

"As the minister responsible for superannuation, given the heinous nature of these crimes, given how unusual these circumstances are, I will be reviewing the law to see what we can do for those victims," she said.

"They are horrific crimes, and he has left so many damaged individuals and damaged families as a result of these unspeakable crimes."